Teaching my kids abouts cars
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Teaching my kids abouts cars

I think it's really important to know a bit about the internals of a car, so that when you are getting your car serviced you can talk intelligently with the auto technician. As well, there are many easy DIY jobs you can do on your car to save your some money which can make all the difference when you are young and starting out. This site is where I am recording everything I am teaching my kids about auto servicing, and because I think it will be useful to many other families as well. I hope you find it useful for your family.

Teaching my kids abouts cars

  • The Ultimate Guide on How to Replace Cabin Filters in Your Vehicle

    22 September 2023

    As a car owner, maintaining your vehicle is important to ensure its longevity and optimal functionality. One crucial aspect of car maintenance is replacing cabin filters periodically. Cabin filters help purify the air in the car by preventing contaminants like dust, pollen and other debris from entering the cabin. Replacing your car's cabin filter is easy and just requires a few simple steps. Learn more about how to replace cabin filters in your vehicle.

  • Keep Your Trailer Safe: Watch Out for Cracks on Your Axle

    23 May 2023

    Hauling goods with trailers has become a common affair. It not only saves money but also saves time by making transportation easy and convenient. If you have a trailer, you would agree that it's the backbone of your business. Trailers come in various shapes, sizes and configurations, but one thing they all have in common is having an axle. Proper care and maintenance of the axle are crucial to ensuring the safe operation of your trailer, so what issues should you be looking out for, and what should you do next?

  • Why It's Crucial To Service Your Vehicle's Torque Converter Carefully

    15 February 2023

    When you own a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, you will need to take it in for service every now and again. However, you may need to do more than simply change the oil, as the very nature of the transmission system means that some of that lubricant may be hard to reach. The problem may arise within a very complex part known as the torque converter, so it pays to understand how that works and what you should do to service it properly.

  • Four Safety Reasons To Get New Oil Coolers

    17 November 2022

    Do you know what your engine oil cooler is doing? It's keeping your car running, but it's also working hard to keep your engine safe. Engine oil coolers are designed to keep the engine oil at the right temperature so that it won't get too hot or too cold, which can cause damage to your vehicle. If you're worried about the quality of your car's cooling system, here are four reasons why you should get new oil coolers:

  • Why Is Your Engine Coolant a Milky Colour?

    12 August 2022

    If you have just inspected the coolant in your car or truck's expansion chamber and found that it has a strange, milky consistency, you will be wondering what is going on. Clearly, this is not the typical state of antifreeze or coolant, and it could be a sign of a bigger problem elsewhere. What could this problem be related to, and what should you do to fix it? The Perils of a Blown Head Gasket